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MetroMPG · 06-05-2008, 02:31 PM

It's probably good for the 40-45 mpg range in nice weather. Remember: 3 speed, so it'll be bad on the freeway.

My advice: wait for something else with a manual transmission.

Also - have you done the math to figure out how much you'd actually save by buying a beater?

EDIT: the cars are reliable. The mileage wouldn't scare me off, but it all depends on whether it was looked after.

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